Who doesn’t like to relax watching a good TV series after work? Holiday season is quickly approaching, and this should give you more time to get comfy and cozy and watch some TV shows. Whether you want to start a new series or continue an older one where you left off, you must be curious about the new arrivals in November. There are quite a few newcomers on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix and various other websites. Without further ado, here is a list of the top 10 TV shows you should completely devour this November.

10. Last Tango in Halifax

The British drama/comedy is all about feelings, life situations and virtues, but also about the life changes the characters go through. You can watch season 1 and 2 on Netflix, or all three seasons on Vudu, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. It should take you about 18 hours.

9. Mike Tyson Mysteries

The animated series is focused on a series of investigations made by Mike Tyson himself along with a bunch of fun characters. It is available on Vudu, Amazon, iTunes and Google Play, but a few episodes can also be viewed on Adult Swim. However, the uncensored version of the first season can also be purchased on DVD. You need about two hours to watch the whole series.

8. Getting On

HBO has done a wonderful job of adapting this BBC comedy series, which revolves around the lives of nurses and doctors at a hospital in Long Beach. Season one and two require six hours of your time, and are available on HBO Go, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon, Xfinity and Playstation Video. The third season premiered November 8.

7. Black Sails

Produced by Starz, this is a gritty period drama focused on the lives of notorious individuals during the most successful times of piracy. During 28 hours you can watch the pirate series on Blu-ray or DVD, or on Starz Play, Google Play, Amazon, Xbox Video, Vudu, iTunes, PlayStation Video or Xfinity.

6. Mr. Show With Bob and David

Even though this comedy was released in 1995, it is one of those series which never age, and stars David Cross (Arrested Development) and Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad). You can watch the 15-hour long TV show on DVD, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu and PlayStation.

5. Master of None

Produced by Netflix and created by Aziz Ansari, this series documents his life in New York City, as a struggling actor. Season 1 is available to watch on Netflix and its runtime is of 5 hours.

4. Wolf Hall

You can marvel at the stunning performance of Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell, a character who observes Anne Boleyn’s life at the royal court. You can watch Wolf Hall for 6 hours on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as Vudu, Amazon Prime, Xbox Video and Google Play.

3. Inside Amy Schumer

Based on the success of Amy Schumer as a comedian, the TV show produced by Comedy Central includes several vignettes featuring the commentary of Schumer. Inside Amy Schumer is available on DVD, Hulu, Vudu , Amazon, PlayStation Video, iTunes and Google Play. You need about 15 hours to finish the series.

2. The Man in the High Castle

Based on a successful novel, the series narrates an alternate universe, where the Axis Powers win World War II and thus a resistance movement is born in America. You can find the first season which lasts for 10 hours on Amazon Prime.

1. Better Call Saul

A dark drama about a lawyer from Albuquerque, Better Call Saul is also a must for fans of Breaking Bad, since they can enjoy another great performance by Bob Odenkirk. You can watch more than 9 hours of Saul Goodman on PlayStation Video, Google Play, Xbox Video, Amazon, iTunes and Vudu. The series has also come out on DVD recently.

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